Physician Associate - Primary Care

Martin’s Point Health Care; Scarborough (ME); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Martin’s Point Health Care in Maine seeks a Physician Associate to collaborate with the care team and deliver world-class service to patients and staff.

The Associate must be licensed by the Maine Board and nationally certified or eligible, with a training program approved by the board. The scope of practice is defined by supervision and the supervising physician's privileges. The position emphasizes thorough history-taking, diagnostic evaluation, patient education, and coordination of referrals.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited Physician Assistant program approved by the Maine Board.
• Must be licensed as a Physician Associate and nationally certified eligible or have passed the national examination.

Responsibilities

• Elicits a detailed history and performs examinations.
• Creates and implements treatment plans, including prescribing medications.
• Performs routine diagnostic studies and interprets results within scope.
• Collaborates with the supervising physician and care team.
• Educates patients on health maintenance and disease prevention.
• Provides care in inpatient/outpatient settings per contract agreements.

Skills

Clinical knowledge

Medical history taking

Patient care

Emergency response

Education

Accredited Physician Assistant program

Job description

Position Summary

The Physician Associate works collaboratively with all members of the care team, providing world‑class service to both patients and staff of Martin’s Point.

Maine Revised Statutes, Title 32 #3270‑A and Chapters 2 and 3 of the Rules of the Board of Registration in Medicine provide for Associates to physicians and surgeons if they work under the supervision of a licensed physician or doctor of osteopathy. The Associate must have graduated from a training program approved by the Board of Registration in Medicine or by the Board of Registration in Osteopathic Medicine, must be registered and certified by the board, and must be nationally certified eligible or have passed the national certified examination for the Physician Associate. The scope of practice cannot exceed that delegated by the supervising physician or alternative supervising physician. The Associate’s prescriptive practice is dictated by the scope of the supervisor’s practice.

Key Outcomes

• Elicits a detailed and accurate history, performs an appropriate examination, identifies problems and records and presents pertinent data in a meaningful manner.
• Creates a treatment plan and implements components, including prescribing of medication.
• Performs or interprets, within scope of training, routine diagnostic studies—routine laboratory procedures, common radiologic studies and electrocardiographic tracings.
• Performs therapeutic procedures within professional training and approved privileges, including injections, immunizations, suturing, wound care, incision and drainage of superficial infections, treatment of verrucae, follow‑up of simple fractures, removal of splinters and simple laceration repairs.
• Instructs, counsels, and prescribes for patients regarding physical and mental health—proper diet, disease prevention, therapy, normal growth and development, family planning, situational adjustments and other health‑care matters.
• Assists in inpatient settings by performing patient rounds, recording progress notes and implementing therapeutic plans under supervision.
• Assists in delivering services to patients in homes, nursing homes and extended‑care facilities, reviewing and monitoring treatment and therapy plans.
• Performs independent evaluation and therapeutic procedures essential for appropriate response to life‑threatening situations.
• Facilitates referrals and maintains awareness of community health resources.
• Collaborates with the physician supervisor to work within the appropriate delegation of medical tasks established in MPHC’s Plan of Supervision.
• Provides care to patients in all Martin’s Point Health Care facilities per current contract agreements.
• Documents capability and continued competency for privileges granted by the Medical Executive Committee.
• Participates in daily huddles and regular team meetings to improve workflows and patient outcomes.
• Performs other duties as requested or required by the Practice Medical Director.

Education / Experience

• Graduate of an accredited program by the Committee on Allied Health Education, sponsored by the American Medical Association or its equivalent osteopathic medicine association.

Required Licenses and Certifications

• BLS Certified
• State licensed as a Physician Associate

Skills / Knowledge / Competencies (Behaviors)

• Knowledge of clinical theory, practice and medical care to evaluate patient needs.
• Knowledge of medical equipment and instruments for patient care.
• Skill in applying and modifying principles, methods, and techniques of Physician Associates to provide ongoing care.
• Skill in taking medical history to assess conditions and interpret findings.
• Skill in maintaining effective relationships with patients, medical staff and the public.
• Ability to maintain quality control standards.
• Ability to react calmly and effectively in emergency situations.

EEO and Accommodation Statement

This position is not eligible for immigration sponsorship. We are an equal‑opportunity/affirmative‑action employer. Martin’s Point complies with federal and state disability laws and makes reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities. If a reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, or to receive other employment benefits, please contact the designated point of contact.